Category Archives: The Departed

For decades, Tsang Tsou Choi – shirtless, a towel around his neck, supported by crutches – roamed the streets of Hong Kong armed with bottles of black ink and a calligraphy brush. From the 1950s to the 2000s, he turned … Continue reading →

My dear friend Bee Ong (born May 6, 1970) passed away yesterday. Bee has always been a source of comfort to me whenever I needed a soothing balm for my troubled heart. Bee, I have been blessed by your life … Continue reading →

The Rev David Maurice Kimpton (born January 24, 1937) passed away in New Zealand yesterday. David, the much-loved pastor and longtime friend of over 40 years, was dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret for nearly 60 years; father … Continue reading →

A 17-year-old was arrested by Central Narcotics Bureau officers in February and charged in court in June. He committed suicide in September. There were traces of drugs in his blood. Also, he had been questioned at Ang Mo Kio police … Continue reading →

Donald Rumsfeld croaked in June. Good riddance to bad rubbish. The orange Donald is plain stupid; this Donald was evil incarnate. Two notable Rumsfeld vomita: “Reports that say that something hasn’t happened are always interesting to me, because as we … Continue reading →

Final farewell to my dear and much-missed friend Heinz. Below are excerpts of a letter I received in April from his wife:

Heinz Schwarzkopf November 10th 1950 August 26th 2020 I first met Heinz Schwarzkopf about ten years ago. He subsequently visited Singapore a few more times. He visited twice in 2017,  first, to attend a gathering organized by local pipe-smoking friends … Continue reading →

I woke up, and suddenly my head was filled with recollections of unpleasant events and hurtful thoughts of obnoxious people. The rest of the day didn’t go well. The outing with grandkids left me unfulfilled in more ways than one. … Continue reading →

A great friend and bro, Daniel Yeo, left us on 28th October. Many make empty promises, but Daniel always delivered. Many are full of sound and fury, signifying nothing, but Daniel’s quiet composure was always a stabilizing factor. Many spout … Continue reading →